truck traffic Archives

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Legislation recently introduced in the City Council aims to hold companies like Amazon accountable for the toxic fumes emitted from large distribution centers in the city.

ByBabatunde Aremu

ByMariana Simões 3Comments

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Nov 2023

Government Transportation

To Cut Truck Traffic, NYC Looks to its Waterways

City officials are reaching out to the private sector to help shift some of the delivery of commercial goods away from New York City’s busy streets and onto its waterways.

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Sep 2023

Climate and Environment In Depth

Off the Map: Swaths of Southeast Queens Overlooked in State’s List of Climate-Priority Neighborhoods

Under New York’s climate law, “disadvantaged communities” that have borne the brunt of pollution and other environmental issues are being prioritized for funding and climate-related benefits. But swaths of Southeast…

ByRoxanne Scott 0Comments

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Oct 2022

Economy Government Opinion Transportation

Opinion: Gateway Must Become ‘Freightway’ to Reduce Congestion and Meet Our Climate Goals

“Instead of continuing to overburden already disadvantaged communities, we can bring freight rail through Gateway to a new distribution hub at Moynihan/Penn Station, which is already equipped with loading bays…

BySandra Rothbard 1Comment

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Oct 2021

Government

Curbside Composting Program Restarts with Low Participation and High Cost

The program, which has been on hold since May 2020, kicks off again Monday in four Brooklyn neighborhoods as a budget report notes high costs to sustain it.

ByLiz Donovan 2Comments

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Jul 2021

Climate and Environment

NYC Council Considers Waste Transfer Bill That Would Roll Back Environmental Gains in Queens, Critics Say

Two waste processing companies in Queens, whose permitted capacity may be increased under the legislation, are also facing a potential lawsuit alleging they are in violation of the Clean Water…

ByLiz Donovan 3Comments

Bill Aims to Curb Truck Traffic Pollution From Mega-Warehouses That Move Your Packages

To Cut Truck Traffic, NYC Looks to its Waterways

Off the Map: Swaths of Southeast Queens Overlooked in State’s List of Climate-Priority Neighborhoods

Opinion: Gateway Must Become ‘Freightway’ to Reduce Congestion and Meet Our Climate Goals

Curbside Composting Program Restarts with Low Participation and High Cost

NYC Council Considers Waste Transfer Bill That Would Roll Back Environmental Gains in Queens, Critics Say

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Bill Aims to Curb Truck Traffic Pollution From Mega-Warehouses That Move Your Packages

To Cut Truck Traffic, NYC Looks to its Waterways

Off the Map: Swaths of Southeast Queens Overlooked in State’s List of Climate-Priority Neighborhoods

Opinion: Gateway Must Become ‘Freightway’ to Reduce Congestion and Meet Our Climate Goals

Curbside Composting Program Restarts with Low Participation and High Cost

NYC Council Considers Waste Transfer Bill That Would Roll Back Environmental Gains in Queens, Critics Say

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